In proposed section 24, sub-section (2.), omit paragraph (b), insert the following paragraph: - " (b) knowing that a person intends to commit treason, does not with all reasonable despatch use reasonable endeavours to prevent the commission of the offence.".

Sub-section (2.) makes statutory the traditional offence of misprision of treason. This crime, which attracts the penalty of imprisonment for life, is committed by - (2.) A person who -